Kenai is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Kenai has a 2024 population of 7,848. Kenai is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,438 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenai is $91,306 with a poverty rate of 15.73%. The median age in Kenai is 34.2 years: 34.2 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenai was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,362 | 71.71% |
| Native American | 784 | 10.49% |
| Two or more races | 712 | 9.52% |
| Other race | 311 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 197 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.36% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,870 | 2.58 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 1,249 | 1.36 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 1,240 | 3.34 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Female | 214 | 4.76 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 167 | 3.31 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 3.92% |
| Associates Degree | 285 | 5.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 567 | 11.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 450 | 9.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,844 | 37.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 1,462 | 29.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,568 | 3,426 | 894 |
| Native American | 517 | 416 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 306 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 305 | 294 | 28 |
| Other Race | 198 | 173 | 0 |
| Asian | 145 | 111 | 21 |
| Black | 82 | 82 | 26 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,205 | $92,679 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,658 | $91,500 | $74,655 |
| High School Graduate | $46,327 | $52,118 | $26,635 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,441 | $75,917 | $35,037 |
| Overall | $48,512 | $57,987 | $37,188 |
| Some College | $42,385 | $49,125 | $37,214 |
$48,512
Average Earnings
$57,987
Average Male
$37,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.69% of Kenai residents speak only English, while 10.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,201 | 752 | 14.46% |
| Native | 780 | 369 | 47.31% |
| Asian | 197 | 24 | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 603 | 24 | 3.98% |
| Other | 310 | 5 | 1.61% |
15.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.05%
Male Poverty Rate
19.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenai is Native, with 47.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenai is Other, with 1.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.25% |
| Some College | 14.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.77% |
| Female Employed | 11.15% |
| Male Employed | 7.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,688 | $110,243 |
| Households | $77,335 | $91,306 |
| Married Families | $109,933 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,018 | $61,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
407
Number of Veterans
369
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| Vietnam | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 19.4% |
| Black | 8 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.98%
Born in Kenai
95.33%
Native Born
4.67%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
3.42%
Naturalized
95.33% of Kenai residents were born in the United States, with 49.98% having been born in Alaska. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,362 | 103 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 8,259 | 103 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 8,156 | 102 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 8,054 | 103 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 7,951 | 103 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 7,848 | 102 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 7,746 | 81 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 7,665 | 115 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 7,550 | 112 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 7,438 | -390 | -4.98% |
| 2019 | 7,828 | 34 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 7,794 | 25 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 7,769 | 20 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 7,749 | 115 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 7,634 | 93 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 7,541 | 89 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 7,452 | 113 | 1.54% |
| 2012 | 7,339 | 107 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 7,232 | 95 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 7,137 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,942 | 615 | 9.72% |
| 1990 | 6,327 | 2,003 | 46.32% |
| 1980 | 4,324 | 791 | 22.39% |
| 1970 | 3,533 | 2,633 | 292.56% |
| 1960 | 900 | 600 | 200% |
| 1940 | 300 | -8,062 | -96.41% |